Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation
The Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation is a private foundation based in Aiea, Hawaii. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable and religious organizations, nearly all of whose grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii.
Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation gave $41K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,350
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,757
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $86,579
- +21.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 98-868 Naukewai Place, Aiea, HI 96701
Phone: (808) 488-1255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pali Momi Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Nearly all grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Hawaii; one $100 grant went to the American Lung Association in Seattle, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $48K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pali Momi Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $25,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Pearl City Pearl City, HI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Arcadia at Home Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $3,000 |
| Scouting America Aloha Council Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $2,000 |
| Kamp Hawaii Kapolei, HI | Charitable - General | $1,500 |
| Hale Makua Health Services Kahului, HI | Charitable - General | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $1,000 |
| Kuakini Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $1,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Speech League Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,579 | $115,301 | $45,783 | $41,350 | 15 | $45,250 | $38,821 | $18,453 |
| 2024 | $71,453 | $47,325 | $51,750 | $47,750 | 13 | $47,750 | $37,325 | $16,091 |
| 2023 | $75,878 | $65,517 | $50,979 | $47,650 | 11 | $47,650 | $36,818 | $13,774 |
| 2022 | $61,340 | $40,828 | $42,416 | $38,700 | 15 | $38,700 | $30,828 | $19,180 |
| 2021 | $62,928 | $47,140 | $50,607 | $47,500 | 12 | $50,300 | $37,140 | $21,536 |
| 2020 | $66,395 | $24,925 | $27,876 | $25,050 | 16 | — | $14,925 | $17,727 |
| 2019 | $69,346 | $24,424 | $23,786 | $20,750 | 15 | — | $14,424 | $22,581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in health care, services for older adults, meals for people at home, public education, scouting, and religious activities.
The grantees describe their own missions in these terms: Pali Momi Foundation says its mission is to “create a healthier Hawai‘i.” Arcadia at Home says it enriches the lives of Hawaii’s kupuna through retirement, at-home, and facility-based services. Hawaii Meals on Wheels says it helps Oahu’s elders and people with disabilities preserve independence at home, primarily through nutritious meals and regular personal interaction. Hale Makua Health Services says it works to improve the well-being of people in its care through personalized health services. Kuakini Foundation describes a mission of improving community health through health care, research, training, education, and community service. Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation says it strengthens public education by creating opportunities for innovative school-level ideas and supporting programs that benefit students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $41,350. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grant was $25,000 to Pali Momi Foundation. Other notable grants included $5,000 to First Baptist Church of Pearl City, $3,000 to Arcadia at Home, $2,000 to Scouting America Aloha Council, and $1,500 to Kamp Hawaii. Hale Makua Health Services, Hawaii Meals on Wheels, Kuakini Foundation, and Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald K Migita as president, treasurer, and director; Lella E Migita as vice president, secretary, and director; and Scott Y Migita and Gwen Y Migita as directors.
Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation is led by Ronald K. Migita, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald K. Migita
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Y. Migita
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lella E. Migita
V.p., Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Y. Migita
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation
How much does Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation give each year?
Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation gave $41K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 13 grants.
What is Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,757, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation give grants?
Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (11 grants).
Does Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pali Momi Foundation ($25,000), First Baptist Church of Pearl City ($5,000) and Arcadia at Home ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation?
Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation reported $87K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in health care, services for older adults, meals for people at home, public education, scouting, and religious activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation's EIN?
Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1611998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ronald K & Lella E Migita Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
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